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What if the red card last season wasn’t just a mistake? Maybe he did it on purpose, knowing things were already tense behind the scenes. It could be that he felt trapped. Notts made it clear they wanted to keep him and wouldn’t let him go while he was still under contract. That sort of pressure can build up. Then in pre-season, Jatta said again that he wanted to leave. Notts responded by leaving him out of the trip to Germany. That decision speaks volumes. Now the ban’s over, and suddenly he’s got a “back spasm”. Whether it’s genuine or not, it adds to the confusion. Whatever’s going on, Notts should be honest with the fans. People deserve to know what’s happening, especially when it affects the team.

Sam Slocombe’s new role is certainly an interesting one. It’s not often you see a goalkeeper moving into a broader coaching position. There’s definitely value in the perspective keepers bring, especially when it comes to reading strikers or dealing with one-on-ones. Maybe it’s part of a wider shift behind the scenes or just a fresh idea being trialled. Either way, it feels worth giving it time rather than rushing to call it a failure. Though judging by some of the overexcited responses, you’d think a few had just woken up mid-rant without checking what day it is.

There’s nothing wrong with paid employees working for a charity. Scientists, councillors, administrators, and others are all needed for its operation. However, I don’t agree with paying large amounts to CEOs and other people who earn much more than a reasonable salary. I’m not sure I would feel comfortable donating to a charity that pays non-essential staff more than £200,000 a year, and even then, I feel uneasy about it.

If we embraced change instead of clinging to the past, we could have a say in what the future holds. It shows that Notts has been around for a very long time, but it has also been mismanaged in equal parts. To be honest, it’s one of those "meh" statistics.

You wouldn't be a football club if you didn't hope or believe your team could get promoted. I suggest waiting until the new year to review performances then. It’s easy to get carried away, but in short, yes, it’s still too early to make a definite call.

The guy is a fool. His role and the fact that he spoke in a recorded video, criticising someone, is simply not acceptable. All of this could have been dealt with internally. The media are just as guilty for stirring up the drama.